{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-nice-centenaire-rattachement-france-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover Nice Centenary Annexation France Philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated First Day Cover (FDC) commemorating the centenary of the County of Nice's annexation to France. The visible side features a colorful illustration, dominated by blue, red, and black tones, depicting a panorama of the port of Nice with recognizable architectural elements, including a tower and the Mediterranean coastline. The illustration bears the inscription \"Centenaire rattachement Comté de Nice à la France\" (Centenary of the annexation of the County of Nice to France).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo stamps are affixed to the envelope: one red, adorned with a classic female profile, and the other brown, illustrated with a portrait. Both stamps bear perfectly legible round postmarks: \"PREMIER JOUR RATTACHEMENT NICE A LA FRANCE 14 MARS 60 NICE\" (First Day ANNEXATION NICE TO FRANCE MARCH 14 60 NICE). A blue stamp is also visible in the upper right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION F.D.C.\" (First Day of Issue F.D.C.) appears in the upper right, confirming that it is a First Day Cover (FDC), a format prized by philatelists for its commemorative and historical significance. The envelope is protected in a transparent plastic sleeve, ensuring the preservation of the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual highlights the graphic details and print quality, with a strong contrast between the illustrated area and the rest of the material. No major defects are visible on the presented side, apart from some reflections due to the protective sleeve. A small handwritten label \"1of\" is in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll visible inscriptions and illustrations give this envelope a historical and aesthetic dimension, ideal for complementing a thematic collection on French philately or national commemorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The visible side appears in good condition, without major signs of wear, protected by a plastic sleeve. Slight reflections on the plastic; no apparent alteration on the envelope itself on the side shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers (FDCs) are issued in limited quantities when a new stamp is released. They are postmarked with the exact date of the stamp's first circulation, making them sought-after historical items for documenting major events and national commemorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in philatelic items and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Nice, commemorative stamp, annexation County of Nice, French philately, 1960 postmark, First Day Cover, historical letter, French postage, Nice philately, French stamp, illustrated envelope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331179270471,"sku":"51573-72e48a5c-2086-49af-aaba-bd28be9c1ab2-PA0.15","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_8ad0f769-268c-4061-88bf-291772b34069.jpg?v=1783887428","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-nice-centenaire-rattachement-france-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}